What is the term for a private wrong that results in physical or mental harm to an individual or damage to that person's property?
A)tort
B)punitive judgment
C)felony
D)misdemeanour

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A tort is a civil wrong that causes harm or damage to an individual's person, property, or reputation. It can result in a lawsuit and the person who committed the tort may be held liable for damages. Punitive judgment, felony, and misdemeanor refer to different types of legal terms but are not specific to private wrongs.

What Is the Term for a Private Wrong That Results